[Diverticular disease of the large bowel - surgical treatment]
M Levý1, P Herdegen, K Sutoris
1Chirugická klinika 1. LF UK a Thomayerova nemocnice, Praha. miroslav.levy@ftn.cz
Introduction:
Surgical treatment, despite the rapid development of the numerous modern miniinvasive intervention techniques, remains essential in the treatment of complicated diverticular disease.
Aim:
The aim of this work is to summarize indications for surgical treatment in both acute and elective patients suffering from diverticular disease of the large bowel.
Methods:
Review of the literature and recent findings concerning indications for surgical intervention in patients with diverticulosis of the colon.
Conclusion:
The article describes indications, types of procedures, techniques and postoperative care in patients undergoing surgical intervention for diverticular disease.
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